The Two of Cups is the union of hearts and bringing together what matters.
You might be connecting with a worthwhile partner, friend, or ally. The bridge between you is formed with care; being centered in your spirit gives you the stability to step forward.
Traditional renderings of this card show visual symmetry; the alliances and lover(s) facing you stand on equal footing. The Two of Cups is a reminder that unions and collaborations only work when all involved hold the same goals.
Timing also matters. It’s important to ask if the people, opportunities, or lover(s) facing you are on a timeline parallel to yours.
I find this card to be a more solid bet on love than the Lovers card. The figures and visual shapes are faced together, which alludes to deeper understanding and connection. The Lovers is more indicative of desire and longing (which doesn’t mean it’s not love! Look to cards paired with the Lovers to see if it’s grounded and feels right). The Two of Cups, on the other hand, suggests that friendship and trust are the basis for a more lasting connection.
This card bodes well for business or professional advancement. Because this card is in the Suit of Cups, which is the realm of feeling, what’s meeting your gaze is heart-centered. Trust and mutual respect with all involved are needed.
When drawn reversed, you may deny love, struggle with trust, or lack clarity and perspective. You might need to take things slowly.
The Two of Cups reversed can also suggest getting out of a situation that’s no longer beneficial.
If reading about someone else, the Two of Cups reversed can indicate that their goals and feelings are different or that they’re not ready for love and trust.
Mostly, the Two of Cups reminds you that your heart knows what it needs and can speak for you when you listen to it.
Sources
Greer, Mary. Archetypal Tarot. San Francisco, CA: Weiser Books, 2011.
Greer, Mary. Tarot Reversals. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 2002.
Pollack, Rachel. Tarot Wisdom. Woodbury, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 2008.
Snow, Cassandra. Queering the Tarot. Newburyport, MA: Weiser Books, 2019.
Tea, Michelle. Modern Tarot. New York, NY: Harper Collins: 2017.
Wen, Benebell. Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books, 2015.
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Tarot Spread
If you are drawn to the Two of Cups and want to dig deeper, get them outta your deck, make them your mascot, and draw some cards from the rest of the deck with this tarot spread I created!
